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Trade Gun Project
Parnell:
Hmm, ok. The plans are a good idea. I’ll do that. Looking at the examples of historical trade guns there appears to be a field a variance in design. From what I read in the text, they were known for this. Here are some image examples, also, the tang I have. Seeing that, what are your thoughts Eric?
Parnell:
And...
Eric Krewson:
You are right about the variance in tang shapes, but I would go with one that is visually appealing. The short stubby ones don't look very good and have the bolt coming in from the top. Mine is a Hudson Bay type and the tang bolt comes in from the bottom.
Did you do the carving around the tang or was it part of the precarve?
Your tang is much too long, you are right you need to trim it a bit.
Go over to the American Longrifle site, post a picture of your inlet and tang in the gun building section and ask what would be appropriate for your gun. These guys know their stuff, if you ask for pictures of their trade rifles tangs they will be glad to help you out.
I will ask the question for you if you like.
Parnell:
Barrel is almost flush, little more work. Eric, Please have a look at the pencil marks. Most tangs from historical guns are 2”, which is measured. The precarve is clearly wider on the lock side. Any thought on that...bring it even?
Eric Krewson:
The last precarve I put together was grossly wide on the lock plate side and very skinny on the lock side, so skinny I didn't know if I had enough wood to finish the gun. I was able to even things out by making a very slender gun which was a good thing.
You should be able to even out both sides out, it is part of the process with precarves.
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